Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. Fish disease diagnosis, biosecurity & disease management training for fish farming industry of Australia.

Abstract

This workshop delivered new knowledge and technical skills with hands-on training to 24 participants representing of Australian fish-farming and government veterinarian sectors. The workshop focused on delivering training in both theory and practical aspects, with delivering hands-on technical skills, relating directly to fish disease detection, diagnosis, treatment, control, disease emergency response, disease reporting, fish health certification, fish toxicology and fish kills. The workshop was held in Townsville, Queensland on July 17th-18th, 2015, and was organized and delivered by Dr Rachel Bowater, Mr Andrew Fisk, Dr Kitman Dyrting, Dr Ian Anderson and Dr Roger Chong, with whom collectively have >100 years of experience in fish diagnostics, research, pathology, policy and aquaculture extension.